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New Visa Rule Sparks Debate on Privacy Rights

7/8/2025

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Visa applicants in the US must now reveal their social media profiles from the last five years and make them public, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and freedom of expression. Critics argue this policy could stifle voices from marginalized communities, transforming digital identities into tools of political scrutiny and self-censorship.

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Story summary

Visa applicants in the US must now reveal their social media profiles from the last five years and make them public, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and freedom of expression. Critics argue this policy could stifle voices from marginalized communities, transforming digital identities into tools of political scrutiny and self-censorship.